The directions to the trail say we should turn left on Main St. in Dalton, coming from US 30 and on OH 94. Sorry, that is incorrect--I found that out on August 27 when I attempted to start from Dalton since the trail does not go far from Massillon's Bottoms Park due to bridge out. When you turn north on OH 94 to Dalton, turn RIGHT on Main St. and then right to the parking lot.

This trail has steady grades uphill either way, so you get the break back down whether you start in Massillon (at 17th St) or in Dalton.

Sorry guys but only having restrooms at Bottoms and Lincoln Park and then nothing again until all the way to Village Green Park in Dalton just doesn't cut it. Please look into either placing Portajons every so often along the trail or building a facility like the ones at Lincoln Park or Village green park I would suggest perhaps somewhere between Manchester and Deerfield Roads, that would seem to be about half way between Lincoln Park and Village Green Park.

Second, I would like to see more benches installed especially west of Bison.

Last but not least, I've noticed Last time I was out by the Dalton Section when the trail starts to curve around that plant in Dalton it takes a sharp turn North then makes another sharp turn South, but the pavement continues on about say 20 feet or so north then is blocked off, Is there ever going to be an extension?

I live in NE Ohio and have ridden most of the local rail trails. This trail had been on my radar this year to cycle. I set out on what promised to be a hot sunny summer Sunday morning from the Dalton trailhead. I was uncertain of the location of this trailhead but found it easily. It is 1 block south of Main Street on Freed Street and begins in the small village park.

The trail headed north on Freed Street and then began as a trail at the sewage treatment plant. Why do rail trails always have to pass by sewage treatment plants? The trail headed east through a very shady tree canopy for about 3 miles. It was asphalt paved and in relatively good shape. The next 3 were through mostly open farmlands with some shade now and then. The trail surface changed to crushed stone as it entered Stark County and was a mixture of rough and smooth spots. Nearing Massillon, the trail returned to asphalt and was more shaded for the final 3 miles. As mentioned in a prior post, the trail abruptly ends just past Lincoln Park at a burned out bridge.

The trail is definitely worth the ride. There is ample parking at Lincoln Park in Massillon or the village park in Dalton. What are lacking are restrooms along the trail. There was no evidence of running water either. The trail passes through a rural area with a lot of farms which are very scenic. However, there are no convenience stores or restaurants along the way to grab a bite to eat or a drink. The Stark Park District has an opportunity to improve the middle 3 miles of this trail by paving it or at least leveling the grade. When the bridge is replaced, the trail offers a nice trailhead in Massillon near dining and connecting to the popular Towpath Trail. Let’s hope this effort gets underway soon.